Paleo Coleslaw Recipe with Paleo Mayo - My Natural Family (2024)

FAQs

What's the difference between paleo mayonnaise and regular mayonnaise? ›

You may be wondering what the difference is between paleo mayo and regular mayo? Simply put, it's the oil! There really is no other change to making paleo mayo then to switch out the canola or soybean oil with a paleo-friendly oil. We're suggesting to use half avocado oil and half light olive oil.

It is best to avoid commercial mayonnaise altogether. If you decide to make your own mayonnaise you'll find the base ingredients to be healthy staples in your Paleo kitchen: eggs and your choice of Paleo-approved oil like olive oil or avocado oil.

One cup of regular mayonnaise contains a whopping 916 calories, 78 grams of total fat and 12 grams of saturated fat. It also provides an alarming 1,671 milligrams of sodium. Even if your slaw serves six to eight people, that's still a lot of unnecessary calories, fat and sodium for one dish.

This product contains 5 ingredients that are not paleo and 1 ingredient that may not be paleo.

Yes — sweet potatoes are generally considered a paleo-approved food, however, some paleo dieters prefer to limit their consumption to avoid consuming too many carbohydrates that spike their blood sugar levels.

Popcorn is technically not considered paleo since it's a whole grain. However, most paleo experts agree that it's not a horrible snack to have in moderation, especially when it's prepared fresh and cooked in a healthy fat like coconut oil.

Cup for cup, coleslaw also typically has fewer calories (94 versus 357) and less sodium than potato salad. Either side is loaded with fiber (about 12 to 14 grams per cup) and protein (about eight to 12 grams per cup).

Finely diced ingredients

What's more, KFC finely dices everything so you don't have to chew that much, and all the flavors and textures blend perfectly. More specifically, they dice cabbage, carrots, and onions, which are all crunchy and have a pleasant mouth feel.

Yes, coleslaw can be healthy! The base of coleslaw is shredded vegetables (traditionally cabbage), so inherently coleslaw is vitamin- and fiber-packed and good for you. The issue is the dressing. Most traditional creamy coleslaw dressing is made with high fat ingredients like mayo and has sugar added too.

Can you eat hummus on Paleo? ›

I have started on a Paleo diet which means that one of my favorite foods, hummus, is now off limits. Legumes are not part of the program, thus those little chickpeas gotta go.

Many paleo followers wonder if bananas are paleo because of their higher sugar content. They are considered paleo. One medium banana has 113 calories, 2 grams of fiber and 26 grams of carbohydrates. Bananas are an unprocessed, whole food with a good source of potassium.

The paleo diet allows for natural sweeteners like honey in addition to maple syrup, raw stevia and coconut sugar, so use your judgment when including these in your food.

Unlike the store-bought gunk, Paleo Mayo isn't made with canola oil or soybean oil – which, as my previous post made clear, are eeeevil. (Read the labels; even most varieties of “olive oil” mayo on supermarket shelves are primarily vegetable-oil-based.)

Vegan mayo can be a healthy alternative to traditional mayonnaise, as it is generally lower in calories and fat. However, reading the label and choosing a brand that uses healthy oils, such as olive or avocado, is important.

In my experience, it's tough to tell the difference between “real” and vegan mayonnaise, especially when the taste is mixed in with all the other sandwich toppings. But regular mayo and vegan mayo are definitely not the same, since regular mayo is most certainly made with eggs.